Should have got a 350 years ago...

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ktmdan 1/19/2021 9:55am
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Rev it to the moon. That’s where she’s happiest. Have any of you noticed your feet don’t like to stay on the pegs? I feel like...
Rev it to the moon. That’s where she’s happiest.
Have any of you noticed your feet don’t like to stay on the pegs? I feel like mine are always slipping off towards the outside of the bike. I’m not sure if these have a narrower peg but I’ve never had me feet slip off the pegs before and it’s been happening almost every time I ride this thing.
Yea it happens to me a lot too. Usually when putting my feet back on the pegs, I just catch the outside of it and slip off.
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Rabbit Run 41 1/19/2021 1:12pm
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I got to shake down the 350 this past weekend quite a bit. I’m in central Florida so the sand is pretty much everywhere. I am...
I got to shake down the 350 this past weekend quite a bit. I’m in central Florida so the sand is pretty much everywhere. I am learning the setup tips Keefer recommended do not work at all out here. The bike feels great on the first top line of the forks even with the top of the clamp. I asked my suspension guy to make my forks a little softer than they were on my YZ450 but I think he went too soft. I bottomed them out quite a bit this weekend but no harsh bottoming. The bike tracks really nice but I did notice the front end felt a little nervous the closer it got to redline. Not a quick head shake but a slow head shake or a head shake imminent kind of feeling. I think the head set needs to be tightened up a bit and a few other tweaks. I’m going to see about getting it revalved one more time to try and fix the bottoming and the continued back to front pitch I keep feeling. But, this bike freaking rips! I love this thing!
Just had my first ride on my revalved suspension at a sand track in NorCal. (19 350SXF) I had my work done at
Ride JBI.The big improvement with the sub-valve on the fork was more consistent travel through the mid-stroke. The slap down harshness is gone. Even better, the back does not deflect or kick out on cupped out jump faces. I need a few more rides to be able to play with adjustment more, but I am happy with the investment. I tried a small pressure increase and the feel went away a bit. So now I know my proper "air spring rate". The track got really rough later in the day which was a great test for the new settings. I will need more time on different track conditions. I pitted with a few other vet riders that were all on 350's. Most had been on 450's for years. Seemed like some happy guys.
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All good with guys going 350 if they keep pipe/ engine stock since they could have had that for $100/more lol
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2018 cylinder works BB kit mapped by twisted. KYB conversion. Pulls my 230 pound butt out of corners in 3rd gear. Doesn't wear me out like 450. Vet dream machine. 53 years old and still having fun.
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I ride a lot of sand tracks, Black cam in all my KtM”s on day 1, map2 all the way in the sand, I don’t think...
I ride a lot of sand tracks, Black cam in all my KtM”s on day 1, map2 all the way in the sand, I don’t think I have even tried map 1..... I”m coming off a 450 and still ride a 250 2t. I also use a Dunlop MX12 sand tire and 52 tooth rear sprocket. Took a while to get used to revving it so high, but she just keeps pulling..
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Put the black cam in last week and got a couple of motos in yesterday on a shithole mudtrack. Didn’t really get a good feel for...
Put the black cam in last week and got a couple of motos in yesterday on a shithole mudtrack. Didn’t really get a good feel for the bike, but i’m still on the fence of my gear choice, like it keeps pulling in 3rd, far beyond where my 250 2t would sign off.

Riding straights in 3rd and just riding in the high rpms isn’t hurting the bike is it? It’s just so weird riding at a rpm where everything logical says -shift!- and this thing keeps going. Is it meant to be ridden like a 250? Kinda scared it will get much more wear riding it this way.
The 350 has shown to be a very durable engine.
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markit 1/19/2021 4:17pm
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I hated my 03 450, went to the 04 400 xc, ok then went to a 06 250 xc w/ HT 320 BB perfect bike for me.
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I cant understand why anyone would want to mod this engine with a big bore. This thing is perfect the way it is. I have had a few big bores and while they were fun and quick, they didn't necessarily make the bike better. If anything they became more unreliable and more difficult to use effectively. It usually changed the total character of the motor.
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ktmdan wrote:
Yea it happens to me a lot too. Usually when putting my feet back on the pegs, I just catch the outside of it and slip...
Yea it happens to me a lot too. Usually when putting my feet back on the pegs, I just catch the outside of it and slip off.
That happened a few times but it more or less is my foot slipping out off the peg. I don't think it is the frame guards that are causing it. It kind of feels like the pegs taper out.
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yz763 wrote:
I cant understand why anyone would want to mod this engine with a big bore. This thing is perfect the way it is. I have had...
I cant understand why anyone would want to mod this engine with a big bore. This thing is perfect the way it is. I have had a few big bores and while they were fun and quick, they didn't necessarily make the bike better. If anything they became more unreliable and more difficult to use effectively. It usually changed the total character of the motor.
The cylinder works BB kit adds 16cc. It moves the power down in the RPM range. As a vet rider I like it. Bike still Revs to the moon if you feel the need, but why? This kit has been around along time and is reliable. All I know is with the Twisted Vortex and cylinder works BB kit the 350/366 is a bike that can be ridden more like a 450, and won't wear you out. It may not be for everyone, but as a older vet rider it's my cup of tea.
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Anyone know the part number of the black throttle cam? Or where I can get one from?
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Anyone know the part number of the black throttle cam? Or where I can get one from?
If you order the oem grip set, it comes with 3 cams, 1 2t & 2 for the 4t, grey & black. The whole set is like 20 quid,.. you also get a new throttle housing, nice to have spares
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1bobbylane 2/1/2021 9:26am
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There should be a sticky warning on the first page of this post ***Warning: Reading 16 pages of this post may result in significant unplanned new bike expense***

I made the jump Friday , going from 03 CRF450R to 16 KTM 350 SFX. Won't get to ride for a few weeks, but I'm pumped!

Any nerds out there tally how many people have gone to from a 450 to 350 because of this thread? That'd be funny to see.
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350s are for girls......
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liver 2/1/2021 8:51pm
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When it comes to amateur motocross, I’ve witnessed maybe 2-3 guys who can use the 450. For me, the 350 has all the power you’ll ever need, and is much easier to control over the 450, and more importantly does not that the 250 issues because every fast guy revs the piss out if it.
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DannyST107 3/31/2021 12:40pm
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How’s everyone enjoying their 350?

Put 12,5 hours on it since new now this year. Starting to like it more and more! Keeps on pulling and is easier to ride harder for longer.

Anyone riding with a carbon air intake? Mine is starting to wear through the air boot.

Also i always ride in map 2, anyone has had any remapping done?
Rabbit Run 41 3/31/2021 1:10pm
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DannyST107 wrote:
How’s everyone enjoying their 350? Put 12,5 hours on it since new now this year. Starting to like it more and more! Keeps on pulling and...
How’s everyone enjoying their 350?

Put 12,5 hours on it since new now this year. Starting to like it more and more! Keeps on pulling and is easier to ride harder for longer.

Anyone riding with a carbon air intake? Mine is starting to wear through the air boot.

Also i always ride in map 2, anyone has had any remapping done?
Yes, I am a happy 350 owner. I have maybe 8 track hours on the recent suspension work (JBI) and have no complaints with the AER's at my skill level. I do recommend Twisted Development for ECU re-map.
It gets easy when you only have map 2 plus traction/start control. No map 1.
I upgraded my intake boot with the '18 OEM intake. No problems. I still have the stock exhaust and have a problem with forking out the extra cash for the FMF 4.1. I hear you can't get one right now anyway. HG1 exhaust anybody?
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CK312 3/31/2021 2:35pm
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Yes, I am a happy 350 owner. I have maybe 8 track hours on the recent suspension work (JBI) and have no complaints with the AER's...
Yes, I am a happy 350 owner. I have maybe 8 track hours on the recent suspension work (JBI) and have no complaints with the AER's at my skill level. I do recommend Twisted Development for ECU re-map.
It gets easy when you only have map 2 plus traction/start control. No map 1.
I upgraded my intake boot with the '18 OEM intake. No problems. I still have the stock exhaust and have a problem with forking out the extra cash for the FMF 4.1. I hear you can't get one right now anyway. HG1 exhaust anybody?
How do you like that JBI revalve? I am looking at going that route as well. Biggest complaint for me is the midstroke. Those AERs get harsh once the tracks get beat up here in southern cal

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ktmdan 3/31/2021 3:31pm
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Have about 60 hours on mine. Bone stock except for a screenless filter cage my dad had lying around. The thing rips. I’ve won the expert overall at my last two races on map 1 and TC on. The pro class was also won by a 350
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sandman768 3/31/2021 7:39pm
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I have just under 50 hrs on my 21. I really enjoy riding this bike. Wrung it’s neck in the sand down in Florida this winter, bike didn’t skip a beat. Still on original clutch. I ran a 52 rear in the sand, but like the 51 on hard pack or intermediate dirt. Akro slip on, screen less filter cage, 50/50 non ethanol pump & Sunoco GTplus fuel. Never even tried map 1, map2 all the way. have not used traction control either, maybe try that when things get dry and dirt is harder. I have been using the same set of Cone Valve forks on my last 4 KTm”s, have not even tried the Air forks. Rear shock needed a stiffer spring for my weight. I have raced 450”s & 250 2t””s for the last 15 years, just wanted to try something different, I feel like I have the power to run with a 450 if I ride it correctly. Handles more like a 250, feel like I can get into inside lines easier. I did replace the foot pegs also. At 53 years old, this bike is perfect for me...
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fullysicmate 3/31/2021 8:55pm
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I have seen a state open pro mx title won on a 350 with a stock engine.........They are plenty fast enough.
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I still like mine. 50 hours, 2018. Low hours but I was hurt a lot last year (not bike's fault). Did the MX Tech Lucky conversion and a Rekluse CX to give me the suspension and clutch feel that I wanted. I can pull top 5 in 50+ Masters against anything on the line. Then I can turn under them at the end of the start straight. Be careful if you do all the mods to "wake up" the 350 Husky. It can get maybe a little more barky than a Vet rider might want. I did an FMF 4.1 slip on, the side panel holes, screen removed, and a Blais Racing remap, and now Map 1 is pretty damn snappy. Map 2 is only for perfect days when I am feeling sprightly. It can be a handful. Damn fast bike, where 4th gear is something I rarely use. It is so fast in 2nd and 3rd and revs so far out. Dead reliable to this point.

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Rabbit Run 41 4/1/2021 3:52pm
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CK312 wrote:
How do you like that JBI revalve? I am looking at going that route as well. Biggest complaint for me is the midstroke. Those AERs get...
How do you like that JBI revalve? I am looking at going that route as well. Biggest complaint for me is the midstroke. Those AERs get harsh once the tracks get beat up here in southern cal
I am happy with the feel of the fork now. JB installed a sub valve that takes the mid stroke harshness away. Now that I have my air pressure set where I want it, I really don't have to mess with it that much. Just bleed the air between moto's.
I recommend you have the shock done as well. That was a nice bonus for me that the rear tracks better through rough conditions. I don't dread the cupped out jump faces at the end of the day like I did before.
I was also supplied a set-up page with 3 different settings for different conditions.
1st rate service and turn-around with JBI. If it's good for Team Green...
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grunkster 4/2/2021 5:44am
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sandman what pegs are those?
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kkawboy14 wrote:
350s are for girls......
Three fiddy for your mom......haha na ......can’t resist
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sandman768 4/2/2021 6:40am
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grunkster wrote:
sandman what pegs are those?
From a seller on this site. I’m not sure how to link the post. Just type Footpegs Raptor style. In the search bar, you will find him.
DannyST107 4/2/2021 12:49pm
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Rabbit Run 41 wrote:
Yes, I am a happy 350 owner. I have maybe 8 track hours on the recent suspension work (JBI) and have no complaints with the AER's...
Yes, I am a happy 350 owner. I have maybe 8 track hours on the recent suspension work (JBI) and have no complaints with the AER's at my skill level. I do recommend Twisted Development for ECU re-map.
It gets easy when you only have map 2 plus traction/start control. No map 1.
I upgraded my intake boot with the '18 OEM intake. No problems. I still have the stock exhaust and have a problem with forking out the extra cash for the FMF 4.1. I hear you can't get one right now anyway. HG1 exhaust anybody?
Might get mine modded aswell, running twin air 2t filter cage, carbon air intake and a full HGS system. Getting map 1 modded with a little more throttle response, less engine braking and overall more fuel. Basicly an improved map 2. Always riding with aral 102 octane race gas.
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jeffoff 4/2/2021 1:04pm
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DannyST107 wrote:
How’s everyone enjoying their 350? Put 12,5 hours on it since new now this year. Starting to like it more and more! Keeps on pulling and...
How’s everyone enjoying their 350?

Put 12,5 hours on it since new now this year. Starting to like it more and more! Keeps on pulling and is easier to ride harder for longer.

Anyone riding with a carbon air intake? Mine is starting to wear through the air boot.

Also i always ride in map 2, anyone has had any remapping done?
Only 6hrs on mine.
Also starting to like it, easier to ride for sure.
Managed to do +40min moto, 250 2 stroke i could do not more then 25min @ that track.
I have the twin air powerfilter, vhm carbon intake, stock exhaust with screen removed. 14/52.
GET ecu with wifi is on the way, with there app you are able to change the mapping yourself.
Fuel, timing and revlimiter can be altered. To bad I am not home for 1 more month.

Were does it wear through? Thanks for sharing.
smoothies862 4/2/2021 1:29pm
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15 350sxf to now a 19 350sxf. I personally am very happy with the forks maybe because of what I came off of. After I dialed...
15 350sxf to now a 19 350sxf. I personally am very happy with the forks maybe because of what I came off of. After I dialed them in, everything tracks straight, great bottom resistance, and no harsh feeling in square edges. Im a fan of the air fork because it makes it simple for me to tray new settings. If you want to ride hard, down shift and ring it out. It just keeps pulling!

After 7 hours on the bike the two things I have noticed are. More vibration in the handlebar and stalling in tight rutted corners in 2nd gear. I’m sure that’s more technique than bike. I’m going to go up to a 52 sprocket and see if that helps with the taller gear in corners.

Yamaha please make a 350!!!
If the big 4 made them, they couldnt keep them on the floor..🤔 would be so cool
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AE448 4/2/2021 2:32pm
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Had my 2019 sxf350 sitting in the garage 14 months before I got chance to ride it a couple of days ago. Bearing in mind I hadn't ridden for 4 years, by the end of the day I reckon I was as quick and more consistent than I was before I quit! This bike is amazing. Don't touch first apart from in the pits, and only went into 2nd once or twice a lap depending on my line choice into a particular corner. The rest of the track was in 3rd apart from 2 sections in 4th. I was amazed that the bike would pull from slow, tight corners in 4th gear without any clutch to clear a decent sized table after them. No problem with the air forks either, even though they aren't broken in yet. You can rev it out in 3rd or up shift to 4th and hold it at half throttle and it doesn't mind...the way this bike keeps making power in the lower gears up top amazes me, yet you can ride it a gear higher too. I jumped on my dad's modded cr250 and man that thing flies...even more fun than the 350...but for consistent lap times, the 350 is hard to beat. Easily the best bike I've ever ridden, and fun too.
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